Travel Thoughts and Travel Guides

I was thinking that our Boracay honeymoon 2 months ago was a bit short that was why when the opportunity came for us to visit Batanes we delightedly said yes for a second honeymoon. Batanes is one of my dream destinations and I was very happy to have it arranged by Wakay Travel and Tours, a Batanes based tour service provider.

Note: We traveled here on December, which is winter season in Batanes.

Here is how our flight went.

3:21 AM Arrival at NAIA Terminal 4

We arrived at NAIA Terminal 4 for our flight with AirSWIFT. Checked in. Dropped off our luggage. We were given a sticker which would make their staff in the predeparture area know that we are riding with AirSWIFT.

While in the Philippines we can find thousands of islands, from the huge and overpopulated ones to the tiny and paradisiac, Thailand is surrounded by a much smaller number of islands and islets. Not that I will try to make a competition as to which country has more islands or which islands are the best. But surely, it is definitely worth checking out what our neighbours have to offer and enjoy what is available out there. And oh, boy, they won’t disappoint!

We can’t deny both countries have a lot in common, but the differences also abound, making Thailand a wonderful destination to those looking to travel somewhere exciting in a fairly short distance. Taking all this into consideration, today I will talk about four islands you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Thailand, whether you consider yourself a beach bum or a culture vulture.

4 ISLANDS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS IN THAILAND

1- Koh Samui

Koh Samui may not be the most talked about island in the country, but it surely has its fair share of things to do. Tourism is well developed here and there are several resorts, luxury villas and bungalows. Many luxury Thai homes around the island are also owned by A-list celebrities.

One of the most beautiful beaches in the Gulf of Thailand, Chaweng beach, is located here and it’s a real tourist hotspot. With white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and rolling hills in the backdrop, it is hard not to fall for the beauty of Chaweng. But popularity comes at a price, so there are a lot of shops, massage parlours and restaurants dotted along the nearly seven kilometres of this pristine beach.

If you prefer something more peaceful, Lipa Noi beach may just be what you’re looking for, though. Stunning as it is, Lipa Noi is less developed than Chaweng, making it the perfect place for those who just want to sunbathe and relax in an idyllic beach location.

Judge me if you must, but for travellers like me who feed their wanderlust whenever they can – every penny saved is penny earned. I like to travel whenever I can afford it and work actively towards making it happen often. Dubai has been on my mind for quite some time now. With skyscrapers, heritage villages, exotic souks, opulent shopping malls and desert safaris, there is no reason to stay away. Upon checking online, I discovered that there are many hotels in Dubai which are budget-friendly. Thereafter, there was no looking back. I was committed to visiting Dubai.

Reaching Dubai is not difficult either from Ahmedabad, from where I hail. Find best deal for Ahmedabad to Dubai flights and you are halfway there! The best deals on Dubai flights are available if you book them ahead of time. Do that and look for accommodations in Dubai which do not break the bank. Here’s a list of some of the places I looked at:

EasyHotel Jebel Ali

This hotel is close to the Ibn Battuta Mall. Google Maps showed me that it is at a walking distance from the Jebel Ali Metro Station. That, I liked. It would mean that I would be able to get around the city easily. There is a restaurant on-site and a 24-hour Front Desk. The rooms are also fairly decent, fitted with tiled floors. With a safe-deposit box, wardrobe and flat-screen TV in the room, the basics are covered. Some of the rooms also offered a view of the city. Ask for them when you check-in. They are yours if they are available.

After our wedding in Mindanao, we decided to have our honeymoon in Boracay since we plan to just sit down more or walk on the beach and just do very few activities.

Note: We started our day at 3:00 AM because we have to travel to Laguindingan Airport for our 6:15AM-7:50AM Cagayan de Oro to Manila flight which would then connect to Manila to Kalibo flight from 10:55AM to 12:00NN.

12:15 PM We finally arrived at Kalibo Airport!

We had to walk around 200 meters for us to get inside the arrival area as there were already some airplanes parked nearer the airport building.

Booking a bus ride to Caticlan Jetty Port

While waiting for the baggage carousel to start delivering our check-in baggage we decided to take this time to head to the Comfort Room and explore the airport premises to get more details on how to get from here (Kalibo Airport) to Boracay. We got the current standard Transportation Rates near the Tourist Information booth. Unfortunately, the booth had no staff.

One of my favorite destinations is Baguio, my main reason is I love cool weather, and aside from this there are a lot of places to visit, food to eat and things to do. With so many things to do in Baguio often times first time travelers and even seasoned travelers gets intimidated, especially when looking for a place to stay in the Summer Capital of the Philippines. That is why you should try the Traveloka App on your next visit to Baguio.

The Manor in Camp John Hay

I have used the Traveloka App a couple of times already during my travels and it was really helpful when booking flights and hotels. But let me focus on why it should be one of your apps to install when visiting Baguio.

1. Filter Options for List of Hotels

I am a traveler who prefers to stay near parks since generally parks are more quiet than shopping areas. For practicality, I also prefer staying near shopping areas, not because I like shopping, but because that’s where convenience stores and restaurants are located most of the time.

To filter your results select Baguio City as your place of destination then set the other needed details such as number of nights, persons and rooms then hit search. Once the resulting list comes up press Filter on the bottom right of the screen and you can filter the results as much as you want.

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